Letter to former Afghan guard at British embassy in Kabul says measures will come into effect on 11 February

Asylum seekers staying in hotels have been told by the Home Office that it will stop providing them with free access to non-basic toiletries and over-the-counter medication from next week.

According to a letter seen by the PA news agency, the measures will come into effect on 11 February.

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